Operating instructions

SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide

Appendix C – Compliance with RF Energy Exposure

Guidelines (United States and Canada)

RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS.

Before using your Simoco mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness

and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF

exposure guidelines.

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in Occupational/ controlled conditions in a mobile

application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over

their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population,

consumer, or any other use.

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to

provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency

(RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of

electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited to, electric power, sunlight

and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of

electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly can cause biological damage. Very high

levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with organizations to

develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels

of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure

levels include substantial margins of protection. All two-way radios marketed is North America

are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet government established RF

exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to

users of two-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about

RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the

following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control

your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.

http://www.fcc. gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-fags. htm 1

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencvradiation/index.htmi

Federal Communications Commission Regulations:

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for

mobile two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are

used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able

to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. An exposure awareness label is

attached to the equipment directing users to specific awareness information.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Your Simoco two-way radio is designed to comply with a number of national and international

standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency

electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits

for Occupational/ Controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk 50%